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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10

There has grown up in our State
within the past year or two an or
ganizatiou that bids fair iu the near
future to enroll within its ranks a
large number of the best farmers of
Louisiana. Already it has ten thou.
sand members or more, and organ.
izers are now at work RAPIDLY
increasing this number. This organ.
ization is called the Farmers Union.
and, in all essential respects, is
similar to the Farmers Alliance of
Texas and other States. Indeed, we
learn from good authority that the
Union at its recent meeting com.
bined with the Alliance, and that
the two are now substantially united.
This organization has for its object
the betterment Of the condition of
the farming element throughout the
State by enforcing economy among
its members, and by purchasing sup.
plies from the merchant. who will
sell at the least profit. The practi-
cal operation of the Union has been
for good, aud in the future its sphere
Of usefulness will doubtless be in
creased. But whatever be the opin-
ion of the general public as to tho
merits Of the order, there is no deny
ing that it is even now a great power,
and that within short time it will
have spread over the whole State.
The Times welcomes any and every
movement whose object is the better.
ment Of the Agricultural interest
upon which we must at least rely
for all our prosperity. Shreveport
Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
The New Political Party.

49,. sses-7Z--- 500 .zs..aaaS. t2a4.s. ss,
The executive committee of tht
cew political party recently organ
lied in PhiladeIph under the name
of The American Party" issued an
official call on the 25th of last month
for national convention to meet in
that city Friday and Saturday, 18th
and 18th o. September, and they
call upon all American citizens Of
whatever party Or special aMliation
who sympathize with the sentiments
and are in favor Of the political
objects of the new party to attend
for the purpose of completing organ
Izatlon, and promoting, among Others
the following specific objects:
|. To emphasize and perpetuate the
sentiment America for Americans. "
2. The restriction Of immigration
3. Thorough revision of the ma
tional tariff laws.
4. Reserving American lands for
American citizens only.
5. The protection of Americans
in all their rights On land Or sea in
all parts of the world.
e. 10 restrict and guard the right
Of elective franchise.
7. 10 abolish polygamy in the
United States Immediately and en-
tirely.
s. To enact and enforce such laws
as will tend TO eradicate intemper-
ance.
9. TO develop the resources OF
the country by wise system of in.
ternal improvement.
10. 10 protect and guard the
American system of free common
schools.
II. To adjust the relations be.
tween labor and capital, on per.
nanent basis of equity and justice,
and especially do we invite the re
presentat!Yes and members o. the
following organizations to meet and
co operate with US in said conyen.
ton, viz; Patriotic order Sons of
America, order of United American
Mechanics, junior order of the United
American Mechanics, order of dep.
uty, Sons of Revolutionary Sires,
political alliance, United Minute
Men, various oranges. and all other
orders and organizations whose
principles and sentiments will enable
them to work in the American party
on the foregoing basis.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
a Squirrel Story.

4 farmer named Corner, of Roane
county, West Virginia, has invented
new plan to catch squirrels, which
has proven great success. He has
u large corn field which borders on
the woods, aud which the squirrels
have almost devastated during the
present season. Having hit upon q
plan, he first watched the animals
and found that when he made raid
they retreated to tie woods almost
invariably along one particular line
OF fence. Having learned this fact,
Corner covered the top rails of that
line OF ience with tar, putting on
heavy coat. This he did in the
evening, and in the morning when
he went to the field be saw a long
inc Of squirrels running along tie
fence towards the woods. They
succeeded in clearing the fence, but
when they struck the woods the
leaves and sticks stuck to their feet
50 badly that they could not climb
The trees nor run very far even on
the leaves. The first capture amount
ed to twenty seven squirrels, and
within week Corner had killed
and captured oye one hundred SOUR.
rels by his unique device.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
The Southern Scare Played Out.

General Daniel E. Sickles, who
was before the war a most sacacious
aud successful politician, and during
the war gallant, fighting general
officer in the Union armies, has been
interviewed a. to the issues of the
next presidential campaign. He is
sure that Cleveland will be the man
AS to issues:
"As | SAID before, there are no
issues, and it will require man Of
genius to make new issues; man
such as can not he found within the
present range Of political vision ia
either party. The solid South hum
bug has been exploded and Mr..
Cleveland'a administration has done
more than anything else to give that
bugbear its death blow. Everybody
was saying that the solid South had
not hurt anybody because we had a
succession Of Republican presidents.
They all cried: "Wait until you get
Democrat in the White House and
then you'll see!" Now, then, how
is any stump orator to frighten the
people with that scarecrow after
Cleveland's four years of .judicious
administration, with the South grow.
ing more and more prosperous every
day and the race issues being gradu-
ally but surely obliterated? These
bugabooers also cried out that with
Democratic president would an.
pear host Of rebel claims, and that
the Confederate brigadiers would be
riding about on their chargers ruling
the country as they did before the
war. We have seen none of these
awful predictions fulfilled. Then
they tried to make a row over the
presidents efforts to return the cap
tured flags. and the amusing part Of
their blunder was that, while the
president recognized and admitted
in a manly way that he had made a
mistake, it appeared that the South
had not asked to have the flags re.
turned. Surely there was no evidence
OF the Influences of solid South in
that. 1t was the solid South scream
that helped to defeat Blaine"
Yes, the Southern scare is out of
the question as a live issue. The
demagogues on the other side will
try to revive it, but it will be useless.
1t is dead.-Picayune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
Drug Stores In Maine.

The city of Lewiston, Maine, is
suffering from an attack of the
"shivers" over sonl narrowing dis
covery which has just been made by
the State Commissioner of Pharmacy.
An examination by that official of
the drug stores in Lewiston has dis
closed the APPALLING fact that some
ten Of them were doing no business
in the drug line whatever. They
had colored bottles in the window
aud rows Of jars on the shelves,
with seductive labels indicating q
wealth Of Aq. Am. and Nit. Pot.
and other druggist materials. Bu,
there was DO register and no knowl.
edge of the business. The man be
bind the counter could not have put
up five cents worth of EPSON salts
Oh prescription and charged a half
dollar for it to save his life. The
only prescriptions filled were those
which would have read if they had
been written out "Beerus Lagerius.
Shnper," Or "Spiritas Frumenti, q.
s." or words to similar effect. liz
short, these pretended drug stores
were only dram shops in this dis
gnise, and the pretended pharmacists
had stolen the livery of the apoth
ecary to serve the demon run.
1t speaks volumes for the inno-
cence of the people Of Lewiston
the home of the gaileless Senator
Frye-,hat it should he shocked by
these revelations. The same nefa-
rions business has been carried on
unblnsh'ngly for years in States
where prohibition is pulling infant
compared with his thirty-six years
old brother in Maine. 1t is to be
hoped now that these dens of in
iquity have been thrown open to the
light they will be incontinently
squelched. There is enough viola /!
ton Of the prohibitory law in Maine
in the o pen saloon without adding
thereto the more nefarious violation
OF the pretended drug store with its
moral shock for all virtuous SOULS
Detroit Free Press.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
a Democratic KRecarN.

| Somebody asked The Little Rock
Democrat to point out what the
| Democrats have accomplished in the
three years they have had charge OF
! the government, and that paper re-
plies as folIogs:
|. 1t has restored more than l00,.
000,0to acres of -uuearued land
grants TO the public domain for the
benefit OF settlers.
2. Ii has paid nearly $200h0o, 600
Of the public debt, and at the same
| time paid more money for the pen.
slons tllan ever paid before in the
same time.
3. The expenses of the govern
ment have been reduced about
Sl5,O0o,oOo.
4. Ioards of lazy, incompetent
and useless officials have now been
dispensed with.
{. 1t has broken up Indian rings,
land rings and leadership rings
that llonr'saed till the Democratic
party came into its power.
s. It has established business
methods and strict economy for job
berry and wastcfuI extravaganza.
7. 1t has given the lie to the
charge that the Democracy if en-
trusted with power would put the
negroes back in slavery and pension
the Confederate soldiers
s. Il has done more in three wears
to curb the rapaclty of corporations
than the Republican party did in a
quarter OF i century.
9. The Democratic party repealed
the odlous aud unjust tenure Of office
act.
10. a. Democratic congress PASSED
an act lorhlddiug the ownership OF
land by aliens.
III. \ Democratic congress insti
tuted searching. inquiry into the
affairs and management of the f'aci-
tic railroad an Investigation which
has already accomplished much
good.
II. The Democrats reduced the
fees on postal money orders aud
extended the benefits of the free
delivery system.
..3- ~ Democratic congress Or
dered the adjustment of railroad
land grants.
IA, y Democratic congress passed |
an act authorizing the issue of small
silver ccrtifcates--a matter Of great
advantage to the people.
10. A Democratic congress passed |
the act settling the succession to the !
presidency, and also the act regulat |
ing the counting of the electoral
vote. There could he no more im-
portant acts.
l6. A Democratic congress passed /
An act forbidling the use Of convict
labor upon all government work. A
Just and wise act.
All this has beeu done by Demo
Gratis inside of three years. And
We assure our correspondent that
his is only part of the "splendid
'ecord" made by the Democratic
,arty within that time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10

The Interstate Commission have
rendered a decision covering three
cases, growing out Of the refusal Of
two railroad companies to sell
through tickets and check through
baggage over another iioe because
it refused to join in an agreement to
abolish ticket commissions. The
complaint was dismissed. Commis-
sioner Morrison 6led a dissenting
opinion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10

Already $50 amendments have
been offered to the Irish land bill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-10
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05
ApyIcK rp ,orHrRs.

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05


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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

Hartz Il Bahnseu, Wholesale and retail
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

Cocaine, Iodoform or Mercurials in any
form in the treatment of catarrh or hay
fever should be avoided. as they are both
injurious and dangerous. Iodoform is
easily detected by its offensive odor
The only reliable catarrh remedy on the
market today is Elys Cream Balm. being
free from all poisonous drugs. 1t has
cured thousands of acute and chronic
cases, where all other remedies have
failed. A particle is applied into each
noclfii no pain, agreeable 10 use Prize.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05
aQcE ISLAND 4 PBDDIb
RAILW -AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH
AND SOUTHEAST.

Trains leave Rock Island
500 q. m Way Freight.
sn5 Fast Express
sS1p. m. Mail and Express
7A Thrungh FREIGHT and Accommodation.
Gable Rrauch--Msi $40 Il. IN AcConmo dation
4 90 p. m,
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
s.ns q. m. Through Freight and Accommodation.
| S0p m Mail and Express.
80 " Fast Express.
40 WAY Freight.
cable Branch-Mail 3;0i D. nj: Accom- ocaton
- 2, NJ.
The FAST EXPRESS. leaving Rock Island Al :
a m. arrives at Peoria 1i.'0 a. m. indianapolis
~ n m Springfield $50 Y m. Danvtlle ) IN
Alton IL n m Tcrre Hauie 10 m, ST Louis
Is n m Evansville ~ m, Columbus 4. 10 a m,
Nashville .r5am. Making close connections At
junction points for all eastern, southern ami south
eastern cities
THE mail and express leaving Rock island 81
} ~ n m arrives at Peoria p m. Louisville
M Decatur 10 m. TerIe Haute '2l a
m. nauvine - ~ = m, Evansville 9iS m. III
cinuati : IS m, Nashville : 81 y m
Fxpress trains sriye At and depart from UNION
DEPOT. PEORIA. making close connections with
fast trains on all roads divergiug-
se- FAST TINE. SURE CONNECTIONS, snf
,.tcs as low a. by any other ronie.
The 5p. m. Accommodation leaves every day
except SUNDAY
II. B. SUDboW, r. SFeCkHnUSE,
Superintendent Genl Tiki. Az,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

ten balls; the second was divided be-
tween Brown and Ruse on eight; the
third was divided among three Peter
son, Osborne and Buck; the fourth prize
was won by Watkins, who broke three
balls The shooters had several private
contests during the day, with varied
luck. There was no turning contest,
owing to some misunderstanding. The
pig was let loose and followed by an ca
ger crowd. 1t gave plenty of sport, but
had to surrender at last to eolored boy
named jenkins, who carried him off with
great apparent pride. The creased pole
prize was won by boy who was boosted
to the top with scantling, after many
futile eDdeavors to reach it by his unaid,
ed efforts. The foot race was won by
Burt Cunningham. There were five en-
tries. Peterson of the Union hose won
at the coupling contest He beat Web
rend of the EDWARDS. The score was 6
to a.
The boat racing was the event of the
day, and about fifteen hundred people
witnessed the races. The Watt crew and
the little four (chippIes) rowed the first
race over the course. three>fourths of a
mile and return; won by the Watts.
| Time, $50. The next, Watt and Knee
| berg as Junior singles There was a foul
in this race, and we did not hear how il
was decided. Time, 1855 Donahue OF
Davenport. and Turner of McGregor, had
a single contest; won by Donahue. Time
9;52 to 1905 by Turner The Watts foul
oars and the Davenports had quite an ex'
citing race, in which the Watts passtC
the dividing flags first in 1905. On &C,
count Of a foul, this race was given t.
Davenport: time. 1915. Watts and
Kneeberg of Moline, rowed Livingston
and Sadder of Council Bluffs. Won b,
Council Bluffs in 1882 The famous
big four fell before the proves of tn,
little four or chippies, as they are called
Time, GAG to 1908 Turner of McGre
gor aud James Fleming of Davenport
ended the regatta by fine single con
test Turner, Hos; Fleming. las
The regatta was grand success
Dancing was INDUCED in until lat
hour by the lovers of this amusement
and the fireworks were gloriously fine
nothing of the kind could be better. A
nearly II O'Clock the great mulitud
separated for home. well pleased wit
: the days enjoyment
OTHER DEMONSTRATION
: The G. A. r. picnic at Schuelzen parl
Davenport, attracted good many of til
, veterans from this city and all report
pleasant time.
The Edgington celebration was sue
cess, and reports of happy day CON
from all of the county towns surroundn
Rock Island. where the day was observed
| in patriotic style.
At Port Byron celebration WAS he'll
in Lowry's grove. In the morning Rev
D.. E. P. Harper spoke and Samuel Ode
t delivered an Grafton in the Afternoon
S Everybody was entertained and spri
of patriotism prevailed.
There were about five-thousand poop
5 on Offermans island during the da
7 where the KHight's of Labor of the thre
L cities INDUCED in great industrial pi
l mic, where there were sports. games an
other festivities and general good tim
The steamers Golden Gate and Ven
J Swain were busy all day making trips
= the island and back
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

The hest on earth can truly be said of
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VIII positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed Only 25 cents Sold nv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-05

course being on the old fair ground track
The conditions were quarter mile dash,
best two in three; first prize. $40, second
prize, SEQ The judges were T. Snyder,
Frank Tindall, james Simpson and Ar
thur Burial. the latter acting as starter.
There were six entries, John FL. Blasers
brown mare Coley Lee of Rural. winning
in two straight heats in 50 aud so seconds
respectively. Chas Herman's gray Charley
received second money. The other horses
were Chas. Sutllff's dun horse, Fritz Os>
wald's bay pony, F. H. Jenkins bay
horse. jos Cloudas' bay mare. Immedi-
ately after the horse race came the foot
race of eighty rods for solid silver cup
or $25 in cash. The entries were Amer
lean Horse ian Indian from DR.. Lamer-
oux's agency, Harry Bryant, Charles
Cooler. Chas. Farbeig. H. F. Blocker,
John Hill and John .Cowden. Blocker
won in sixty>three seconds. The victor
was given his choice between the silver
cup or cash prize of $50 and he took the
money, American Horse getting second
prize of SO.
At 6 O'Clock last evening there was a
special foot race for prizes offered by
Mr.. Geo +. Bailey-a box of oranges to
the first, and a box OF candy to the
second A great crowd witnessed the
sport. The race was one hundred yards,
L. Ryan winning first prize. and Vim.
| Don the second, the other contestants be
ing Geo Battles, a Rosenfield r. Nick.
erson, c. G. Keesler and R. Baker OH
er minor contests followed.
BASE BALL.
Decidedly one of the most interesting
| sporting events of the day was the bast
bail match between the Davenport Grey'
and the Rock Islands at the the Rocl
Island base ball park at 3 O'Clock in tbs
| HltGtUuDH IHCIC Htic ct itdHt LOW
people within the enclosure and in tn,
amphitheatres. which. by the way. hav'
been nicely covered. The Davenport
nine was composed of Brown, secoD'
base. McSteen, short stop; Lyons, catch
er, Kelley, first base; Cook. centre field
Mccormick. third base; Hoyer, pitcher
Berryhill, left field. O'DOnnell, RICH
field, while the Rock Islands presente'
Scherer, second base; Rispen, first base
Tolliver, third base, Grimes, short stop
Olsen, left field; Browner. right field
Baker, centre field; F. Armstrong pitch
er. and E. Armstrong catcher, the name
being given in order batting. II was
very prettily contested game, as tn
score will show, Rock Island winning
though the home boys did not have
walk away with the youngsters Arm
strong brothers, the new Rock Islam
battery. made their first appearance. B
innings, the score was:
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